AMONG THE WILD FLOWERS. 153 
of the common yellow Cow Wheat, JZelam- 
pyrum pratense, in our woods and thickets; 
and I have specimens of the curious JZ. arvense, 
with its rose-purple bracts and flowers varied 
with yellow and purple, from the Isle of Wight. 
The common scented Musk-plant is AZzmulus 
moschatus, a native of California. The Yellow 
Foxglove, Digitalis lutea, is found in gardens, 
introduced. Calceolarias also belong to this 
Order. 
THE PURPLE HEATHER. 
Written among the Donegal Mountains. 
Lo! the glorious purple Heather, 
Like a myriad host together, 
Trooping o’er the mountain side ; 
Warmer glowing where are seen 
Tracts inlaid of living green, 
All the latest Summer’s pride. 
Was it joy when flowers were strewing, 
"Neath the breath of Spring’s renewing, 
All the pleasant glen together ? 
Passed are primroses and bell, 
Violet we loved so well— 
Nought is now but purple Heather! 
’Tis our mountain’s evening dressing, 
Darksome night upon us pressing, 
Wintry gloom and brooding storm ; 
